At the end of the Summer Term, we celebrated Enrichment Week at the College; a fantastic opportunity for all students to engage in a wide range of educational and adventurous activities designed to broaden their horizons and enhance learning experiences.

Our First Year students enjoyed a week packed with diverse activities. They explored Windsor Castle, the Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon, Bletchley Park, and Legoland. Additionally, they participated in a First Aid training day, where specialist trainers equipped them with essential practical life skills.

Some of our Second Year students improved their linguistic abilities with trips to Paris, Greece, and Valencia. Others took part in the Field to Fork programme, visiting Cobham Mill, Denbies Vineyard, Norbury Cheese Farm, Frensham Market Farm, and foraging in Shalford with the wonderful Fabio! The week concluded with an exciting cake decorating extravaganza and a delicious cream tea.

Our Third Years embraced the great outdoors, embarking on a 30-mile challenge that started on E-bikes in Queen Elizabeth Country Park and finished on scooters around our track! Duke of Edinburgh participants enjoyed a two-day hike and camping trip in Shamley Green, and we were all blessed with warm sunshine. Later in the week, some students visited the battlefield of Ypres, while others participated in West End workshops and saw a performance of Mamma Mia.

Fourth Years began the week with a two-day World of Work workshop, gaining insights into business through financial and marketing planning, brand creation, and business pitch presentations. Later in the week, students experienced Big Blue Days, which included scuba diving sessions, a trip to West Wittering beach, and a visit to the Oceanarium in Bournemouth to learn about marine conservation and aquatic biodiversity. Meanwhile, another group engaged in Theatre in Education, designing, creating, and performing a piece of drama to support some local primary schools in the delivery of the Kings, Queens, and Castles topic in the national curriculum. The Silver Duke of Edinburgh students also enjoyed a three-day hike around the Chilterns in beautiful weather.

The College's first Enrichment Week was a resounding success. The variety of activities ensured that every student had a memorable and inspiring experience. We are proud of their achievements and hope they had as much fun participating as we did organising these events.